Summer Hacks: DIY Insect Repellent To Keep Your Home Bug Free

One of the downsides of summer is that pesky insects often get into your home. But did you know you can prevent those little buggers from intruding by making your own homemade insect repellent?

The video above reveals five, all-natural ways to keep your home bug-free. And the best part is you probably already have these items in your house!

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12 Camping Hacks For Parents

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If you or your little one gets a sunburn on the camping trip, these soothing aloe cubes will cool and relieve the heat. You can freeze them in different shapes, making them fun to use.
Just keep them in a Ziploc bag in your cooler so they stay frozen for the first day or two of camping. But even after they melt, the aloe is useful on a burn.
Get the instructions here: Teen

This is such a simple way to pack and transport snacks. Your kids will love packing them, plus they conserve waste from plastic bags!
Source: Pinterest

You can easily DIY this fun game using any stick from the bush and a whole pile of glow sticks from the dollar store. So much fun to play after dark!
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It's easy to trip over tent lines, but threading a chunk of pool noodle on the end makes it safer for the kids.
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When you're camping with children, it's easy to lose track of supplies. Hanging a clothing organizer in the tent will make everything a whole lot easier to find.
Source: Mama Momtourage

These campfire cones are easy to make, and are insanely delicious. They're a different take on regular s'mores that are just as tasty, and certainly just as sticky!
Get the instructions here: Hip 2 Save

Foam tiles make great padding for the bottom of a tent, especially when there are rocks or roots on the ground. And who doesn't have a set of these already in their kids' room?!?
Source: A Little Campy

If you're camping with a baby, you're most likely going to be co-sleeping! These little beds are great for the tent to keep your baby safe at night.
Source: Eating Richly

This is a super easy meal that you can make any time, even if you don't have a bonfire.
Get the instructions here: Come Together Kids

Another great way to keep clothing organized is to bag each outfit by day. Not only does this help with organization, it keeps future clothes clean in case the kids track dirt all over the camp site.
Source: House Beautiful

This pancake method saves on space and prevents mess. Just prepare your pancake batter before you leave home and put it in a ketchup bottle. The best part is, you can make fun shapes that your kids will love!
Source: Real Simple

Your kids are going to get dirty when you go camping no matter how hard you try to keep them clean. This hand-washing station can be conveniently placed in your campsite so they don't have to go far to clean up.
Get the instructions here: The Homestead Survival